Career Timeline of Aaron Ringera: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Aaron Ringera made an impact.

Aaron Gitonga Ringera is a Kenyan lawyer and former judge who served as the director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC). Born in Githongo, Meru, he has played a significant role in Kenya's legal and anti-corruption landscape.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1994: Appointed Judge of the High Court of Kenya

In 1994, Aaron Ringera was appointed as Judge of the High Court of Kenya, marking a transition from his career as a top lawyer to the judicial bench.

March 1999: Appointed Director of KACA

In March 1999, Aaron Ringera became the Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Authority (KACA), taking over from John Harun Mwau.

1999: Appointed Solicitor-General

In 1999, Aaron Ringera was appointed as Solicitor-General by President Daniel arap Moi, succeeding Benjamin Kubo after his retirement.

December 22, 2000: High Court Ruled KACA Unconstitutional

On December 22, 2000, the High Court ruled that the Kenya Anti-Corruption Authority (KACA) was unconstitutional.

January 2001: Ringera Resigned from KACA

In January 2001, following the High Court's ruling that KACA was unconstitutional, Aaron Ringera resigned from his position as Director of KACA at the request of the Head of Civil Service, Richard Leakey.

August 2004: Appointed Director of KACC

In August 2004, Aaron Ringera was appointed as the first Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC), despite opposition from the Liberal Democratic Party. He also retired as a Court of Appeal judge in 2004 as a result of this appointment.

August 31, 2009: Reappointment as KACC Director

On August 31, 2009, Aaron Ringera was reappointed by President Mwai Kibaki for a second five-year term as Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC).

September 30, 2009: Resignation from KACC

On September 30, 2009, Aaron Ringera resigned from his position as Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) after the Kenyan parliament voted against his reappointment. He was then replaced by Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba.

2014: Appointment to East African Court of Justice

In 2014, Aaron Ringera was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta as a Judge of the Appellate Division of the East African Court of Justice in Arusha, Tanzania, replacing Justice Philip Tunoi.

November 2021: Appointed to lead FKF Caretaker Committee

In November 2021, Aaron Ringera was appointed to lead a 15-member caretaker committee of the Federation of Kenya Football (FKF) after the federation was disbanded over corruption allegations.

June 2022: End of FKF Caretaker Committee Chairmanship

In June 2022, Aaron Ringera's position as Chairman of the FKF Caretaker Committee came to an end, and he was replaced.

August 2022: Appointed Non-Executive Director of KPLC

In August 2022, Aaron Ringera was appointed as a non-executive Director of the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) Board of Directors. He had previously been involved in reviewing power purchase agreements.